Ryanair Holdings Plc

After redesigning its workhorse 737 airliner to squeeze in nearly a dozen more seats, Boeing announced Monday it has quickly landed an $11-billion order from low-cost Irish carrier Ryanair for at least 100 planes. The revised model of the 737 Max can carry as many as 200 passengers -- up from 189. Boeing added an additional emergency exit door, allowing passengers to evacuate more quickly to satisfy safety regulations. Michael O’Leary, Ryanair’s chief executive, said Monday that the carrier planned to fly 197 passengers on each plane. Even with the additional seats, he said, passengers will have more legroom. Ryanair plans to move back the galley to provide more space in...

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